Artist Diploma in Performance (1-Year Program)

The 1-Year Artist Diploma program is offered to students who have previously completed a Bachelor of Music Degree or its equivalent. Applicants must also demonstrate a performance level of at least a Conservatory Associate standard, and show evidence of exceptional performance ability. New applicants to the 1-Year Artist Diploma program who are new to Western University should contact the Recruitment Officer, Sasha Gorbasew (agorbase@uwo.ca), before applying.

Business Administration

Queen’s University's Smith School of Business is one of the world’s premier business schools, with a faculty renowned for their business experience and academic credentials. We have earned international recognition for our innovative approach to business education.
Admission Requirements: Successful completion of an undergraduate degree program and minimum GPA, references, GMAT or GRE.

Certificat de français des affaires (Certificate in Business French)

The Certificate in Business French is a 4.0 credit unique program in Canada that certifies that a student has reached a certain level of proficiency in French communication skills with an emphasis on French in the workplace and in business environments.

Certificat de français pratique (Certificate in Practical French)

The Certificate in Practical French is a 4.0 credit program that certifies that a student has reached a certain level of proficiency in practical French communication skills. You can combine a Certificate in Practical French with any degree that does not include another French module.

Certificate in American Sign Language (CASL)

The Certificate in America Sign Language (CASL) program, offered by Carleton’s School of Linguistics and Language Studies, is designed for anyone wishing to benefit from an officially recognized capacity for communicating with members of the deaf community who use American Sign Language. Students in the ASL Minor are able to obtain a Certificate if they fulfill the additional requirements.

The CASL program may be taken simultaneously with a BA program in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies, or with other majors, allowing you to graduate with both a degree and a certificate at the same time. You can also pursue this program as a post-degree certificate.

Certificate in Digital Communication: Social Media & Virtual Worlds

The Certificate in Digital Communication (CDC) helps students understand the best practices of social media, virtual worlds and emerging forms of online communication. Based on practical explorations of media theory, this program is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in digital communications. It's also geared towards students who want to augment their professional or academic pursuits with a powerful set of tools and competencies that include the following:

principles and production of social media, digital media and virtual worlds

online information and organization

creating and overseeing digital content

theoretical and practical application of virtual worlds and simulated spaces

The Certificate program is open to all undergrad and graduate students at Western, and they may apply for admission, subject to prerequisites and general admission requirements. The Certificate program may be pursued concurrently with the completion of a bachelor's or graduate degree. Students already possessing an undergraduate degree may apply for admission to the Diploma program, subject to prerequisites and general university entrance requirements.

Certificate in Ethics

The Certificate in Ethics is a program of study that may be completed in conjunction with any module in Philosophy (with the exception of a Minor in Ethics). The Certificate, offered through Western University, Department of Philosophy, is being offered as a response to a wide and growing interest in the ethical dimensions of professional and public life. The purpose of this program is to enable participants to strengthen and develop their understanding of ethics so as to enhance their ability to recognize and respond to ethical issues in a wide variety of social settings. The Certificate in Ethics will educate students in the essential concepts, central issues, history, and methodologies of ethical reasoning. The program also emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills, writing skills and verbal skills. The Certificate in Ethics is a program of study that may be completed while pursuing an undergraduate Degree at Western

Certificate in Intercultural Communication for Arabic

Certificate in Intercultural Communications: Available for Arabic, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish

Make yourself an active part of the global experience. A Certificate in Intercultural Communications will improve your skills to communicate and connect, whether you work in a multicultural team, support a community project or participate in a global network.

Certificate in Intercultural Communication for German

Certificate in Intercultural Communications – available for Arabic, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.

Make yourself an active part of the global experience. A Certificate in Intercultural Communications will improve your skills to communicate and connect, whether you work in a multicultural team, support a community project or participate in a global network.

Certificate in Intercultural Communication for Italian

Certificate in Intercultural Communications – available for Arabic, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.

Make yourself an active part of the global experience. A Certificate in Intercultural Communications will improve your skills to communicate and connect, whether you work in a multicultural team, support a community project or participate in a global network.

Certificate in Intercultural Communication for Japanese

Certificate in Intercultural Communications – available for Arabic, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.

Make yourself an active part of the global experience. A Certificate in Intercultural Communications will improve your skills to communicate and connect whether you work in a multicultural team, support a community project or participate in a global network.

Certificate in Intercultural Communication for Spanish

Certificate in Intercultural Communications – available for Arabic, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.

Make yourself an active part of the global experience. A Certificate in Intercultural Communications will improve your skills to communicate and connect, whether you work in a multicultural team, support a community project or participate in a global network.

Certificate in Practical German

Develop a proficiency in the language and complement your major in another subject! The certificate, open to all undergraduate students, strengthens applications of a student who intends to pursue careers or graduate study in areas where another language would be useful.

Certificate in Practical Italian

Develop a proficiency in the language and complement your major in another subject! The certificate, open to all undergraduate students, strengthens applications of a student who intends to pursue careers or graduate study in areas where another language would be useful.

Certificate in Practical Spanish

Develop a proficiency in the language and complement your major in another subject! The certificate, open to all undergraduate students, strengthens applications of a student who intends to pursue careers or graduate study in areas where another language would be useful.

Certificate in Professional Communication

Open to all students in the University, the Certificate in Professional Communication aims to develop students' writing abilities in workplace writing genres. All program courses may be credited toward other undergraduate programs. Any undergraduate student may apply for admission, subject to prerequisites and general University entrance requirements.

Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language

The CTESL program, offered by Carleton’s School of Linguistics and Language Studies, is one of Canada’s oldest and best-known TESL programs. The CTESL program includes courses in theory and methodology, as well as a practicum that includes opportunities for classroom observation and supervised teaching in a variety of settings. With the proper course selection, the program may be taken simultaneously with the 4-year Honours program in Linguistics or Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies, or with other majors, allowing you to graduate with both a degree and a certificate at the same time. You can also pursue this program as a post-degree certificate.

The CTESL program concentrates on teaching English to adults, either in Canada or abroad. It is widely recognized in Canada as a qualification to teach ESL at the postsecondary level in private language schools, colleges and universities. Overseas, it can lead to teaching positions at the elementary and secondary school levels, as well as at the adult level.

Certificate in Theatre Arts

The Certificate in Theatre Arts provides training in drama and theatrical performance that meets the requirements for Drama as a teachable subject in the Faculty of Education. In addition to 2.0 courses that study drama as a literary genre, the Certificate requires participation as either a member of the cast or crew for the Department of English’s Annual Fall Production (English 2041F/G), and two 0.5-credit summer courses offered in partnership with and on the campus of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival (English 2042F/G and 2043F/G). Students who take this certificate in tandem with a module in English may count 1.0 course toward both.

Certificate in Writing

Open to all students in the University, the Certificate Program in Writing aims to develop the students' general writing. All program courses may be credited toward other undergraduate programs. Any undergraduate student may apply for admission, subject to prerequisites and general University entrance requirements.

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Computer Science

Part-Time, Direct Entry/Advanced Setting | Bachelor of Science (BSc)
In today's hyper-connected digital age, computer science has a big influence on the way we live, work and play. Organizations in almost every sector depend on the ideas, skills and support of computer scientists to survive and thrive. Computer scientists play a key role in driving our society and economy forward. They solve software-related problems by applying theoretical principles, knowledge of systems, algorithms and software engineering methodologies. They develop secure, reliable and innovative software applications, and they work productively in a team environment. Ryerson graduates are ready to meet the challenges of this innovative field and are in demand for their superior abilities in designing and implementing effective computer software.
This program selects students on the basis of academic achievement/grades only. Additional non-academic requirements are not required for admission consideration.

Computer Science General Degree (for university graduates)

Creative Writing

This program is intended for students with a year of undergraduate studies and is not direct entry from high school. You may apply after completing your first 48 credits and before completing your first 78 credits by presenting a portfolio containing work in both poetry and prose fiction, as evidence of writing experience.

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